Russia mobilizes all life for war in Soviet plan
An Army Information Digest report says the Soviet Union runs an all encompassing mobilization, training and conscription program. It notes compulsory service for all men at 19, reservists after active duty, and mobilization even from prison camps. It cites millions in service during World War II and widespread military indoctrination.
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Russia
Soviet Union
Army Information Digest
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Army Information Dig
Second Congress Opens Amid Policy Clash and War Talk
The 52nd Congress convenes as Democrats seek unity and Republicans demand Truman clarify foreign policy amid Korea casualties. Taft warns Congress will focus on military and foreign policy, with debates over rearmament, taxes, and draft changes.
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Truman
Korea
Senate
House
Patrol Weigh Station Evaded by Truckers
COLUMBUS Columbus State Highway Patrol reports truckers bypassed the weigh station on Route 41 west of Columbus. In 24 hours 1200 vehicles were weighed and US arrests were made as officers faced a game of hide and seek.
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Columbus
State Highway Patrols
Li 5S
President of France Plans Truman Visit
President Vincent Auriol of France plans a goodwill visit to Washington as a guest of President Truman. He will be accompanied by Mme Auriol on his first trip to the United States, with the visit tentatively set for the week of March 28 to April 3 as a courtesy affair similar to visits by other heads of state.
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Washington
Vincent Auriol
France
Truman
Mme
Auriol
Truman Plans New Mobilization Setup
President Truman plans a defense mobilization shakeup to link scattered production agencies under William H. Harrison. The move aims to speed defense purchasing and extend authority over military procurement and the Munitions Board while preserving existing departments.
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Truman
Defense Production Administration
William H. Harrison
Commerce Department
National Production Authority
Senate
Charles ED Wilson
Offiicials
Harrison
Armed Forces
Munitions Board
Wilson
Laster Defense Contracting
John D. Small
White House
NPA
Commerce
Inte- Columbus— LP
Ohtorior Department
Defense
Pending Talks Fail To Halt German Arms Push
Bonn Germany amid East West conference hopes moves to incorporate German armed units into the Atlantic Pact force continue. A Western German government meeting set next week will tackle manpower and integration under Eisenhower command while three committees address technical details military plan and economic matters.
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Germany
Alles
Konrad Adenauer
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Browns Owner To Be Quized By Kefauver Panel
Cleveland Browns owner Arthur B. McBride is to be questioned by the Kefauver Senate Crime Committee in an upcoming Cleveland hearing. McBride has been subpoenaed to testify, with nineteen others listed as prospective witnesses. the inquiry centers on rackets and crime syndicates, not criminal charges.
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Mickey) McBride
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Wife's Sister Testifies Against Joseph Gogan
Cleveland Akron woman testified from the witness stand that she helped track her brother in law Joseph Gogan on a 1948 trip and found him with another woman. Gogan stands trial on a first degree murder charge for the death of his wife Hazel last July 17. The state says Mrs Gogan died by inhaling poison after he struck her with a cyanide rod used for rodent control.
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Pearli Jtresser
Akron
Joseph Gogan
Gogan
Hazel
Hull appointed deputy chief of staff for administration
Lt. Gen. John E. Hull a Greenfield native was named deputy chief of staff for administration, replacing Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway who took command of the Eighth Army in Korea. Hull previously led the Defense Department’s Weapons system evaluation group. He is the son in law of Lucile Davis and a Middleport couple Me and T. H. Davis of North Third Ave.
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Middleport
T. H. Davis
N. Third Ave
Hil
Lucile Davis
Town Sees 46th Straight Snow Day in Houghton
In Houghton Michigan residents endure a record stretch of snow with 21 inches already on the ground. The weather office reports continuing snowfall with daily totals adding to the long duration of winter conditions.
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Boston
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Houghton
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Tim
Michigan
Fire destroys freight station in Pittsburgh blaze
Pittsburgh officials estimate the damage at about 30 000 after a spectacular blaze gutted a freight station. Fire Chief William H. Davis described the scene as a near total loss with preliminary figures pegged at thirty thousand dollars.
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Pittsburgh
William H. Davis
Stalin Naming Styles Highlight Soviet Leader Coverage
A Yugoslav paper notes Pravda and others used many titles for Joseph Stalin including Comrade Stalin Great leader and Stalin the hope of fighters for peace. The Zagreb daily Tanjug mentions variations while questioning the significance of the Soviet people in ecstatic front page phrasing.
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Vindal
Parly
Josef Vissarionovich
Stalin
Comrade Stalin
Zagreb
Naprijed
Tanjug
Stalin @enus
Aged Crowd Mental Units Debate State Hospitals
Ohio probate judges heard Welfare Director John Lanmeck and Dr. Calvin Baker argue that many elderly non mental patients crowd state hospitals. Baker noted 7060 admissions in 1950 with over 2200 age 75plus and urged local receiving hospitals to reduce state hospital populations.
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John H. Lanmeck
Calvin L. Baker
Division of
Mental Hygiene
Baker
Youngstown
Censorship Tightens As Seoul Braces For Final Assault
Reds breach defenses around Seoul as United Nations troops retreat. Rhee and cabinet flee before the assault while frontline reports warn of a full-scale push on the ancient capital. Censorship mutes details as air traffic to Kimpo is suspended and civilians flee.
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Syngman Rhee
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Jim Pringie
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Waugh
Hegin
Uljonbu
Stan Swinton
Zare
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Ision
Rhee
Enem
United Nations
UN Faces Crisis Anew After Cease-fire Setbacks
The United Nations assembly resumes after a recess as the 60 nation Political Committee reviews a formal cease-fire report on China’s in Korea. U S seeks a resolution blaming Chinese aggression while considering stronger action against Red forces.
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Tran
India
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Lester B. Pearson
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Formosa
Redina
United States
U.S
U. Si
Purge Rumors Reported Amid Chinese Communist Party Drills
Incoming reports from Calcutta claim Peiping orders to slash Communist card carriers in China from six million to about three hundred thousand. The aim is a core cadre of fanatical members aligned with Moscow Peiping, with Asia party groups trimmed to a trained leadership.
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India
Pi —Rea
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Korea
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Truman Signs Excess Profits Tax and Forecasts Heavier Levies
President Truman signed the excess profits tax totaling 33 300 000 001 with a 77 percent super levy on corporations. He said further and heavier taxes will be required and will ask Congress for substantial increases while maintaining pay as you go. The move boosts annual tax collections to about 845 billion, far above wartime levels, though Truman criticized some provisions as unfair. He urged continued review of excess profits provisions and praised Congressional speed in enacting the law. ALGEO BARBER DIES at 77.
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Fen
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Nationas Ce
Algeo Barber
Zanesville
George Bough
Biem
Chinese Red Offensive Rolls South in Korea Front
Reports say about 1200 Chinese were killed as the Red drive pushed toward Seoul. The Eighth Army noted the UN line along 150 miles was falling back, with major crossings at Uijongbu and Wonju as heavy fighting and regrouping continued under harsh winter conditions.
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Pan
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Old City
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Uljonghi
Chunchon
Wonju
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Macbeth
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Uijongbu
Swin
Swinton
Vance
Ohio Plants Given Orders For Defense Contracts
The U S Army Ordnance Corps announced defense contracts totaling nearly 10 million dollars for northern Ohio plants. Mullins Manufacturing Co in Warren received 509000 shells costing 5210000, with another contract over 4 million dollars. Perfection Stove Co in Cleveland got 3780000 for 92253 heating units for marine engines. Timken Roller Bearing Co in Canton was awarded 551000 for roller bearing cups.
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Cleveland
U.S. Army Ordnance Corps
Ohio
Mullins Manufacturing Corp
Warren
Mullins
Perfection Stove Co
Timken Roller Bearing Co
Canton
Non-Believer in Tax Released From Prison
Attorney Fred Acker of Rocky River says he did not pay income taxes due to belief they are illegitimate. He was convicted of failing to file tax returns and sent to Milan prison, where he has served as secretary to the chaplain. He received credit for time in custody from June 1 to Lent.
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Cleveland
Fred Acker
Rocky River
Federal
Milan
Mick
É Acker
OSU President Advises Draft Eligible Students
Ohio State University President Howard L. Bewi urges draft eligible students to stay in school and "do your work the very best you can" as a path to greater service, regardless of future military or academic status. He emphasizes continued study strengthens their contribution to the country.
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Chio State U
Howard L
Admitted Slayer Denies Insanity in Akron Case
AKRON Slain four relatives killer Snodgrass, 25, will spend 30 days in Lima State Hospital for the Criminal Insane after protests to Judge Frank H. Harvey. He told the court he is not nuttier than the judge and asked to take the case himself.
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Akron
Snodgrass
Lima State Hospital
Frank H. Harvey
Stork Delivers Surprise Baby in Busy Weekend
In Bellaire Buck Wyatt ignored a prior warning about the stork. A baby boy arrived at the Wayne home without medical assistance. Both mother and child were rushed to a hospital in good condition.
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Buck Wyatt
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Wryani
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